UNSPSC 60131434: Bak

A Korean traditional percussion instrument consisting of 6 pieces of birch with a length of 350mm and width of 70mm, which are tied in one knot by the strap. It is played by spreading and folding wide like a hand-held folding pan.

UNSPSC 60131434 Bak, a Commodity code, covers musical instruments that state and local governments procure for school music programs, primarily student, intermediate, and professional-grade instruments across woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion families, together with ancillary items such as cases, stands, bows, and storage racks. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts, which solicit these items through ITBs and RFPs to support band, orchestra, and general music instruction. Scope typically includes unit pricing for hundreds of line items drawn from manufacturer catalogs, sourced on an as-needed basis throughout annual or multi-year contract periods, with delivery FOB destination and pricing excluding state sales tax and federal excise tax where applicable. Vendors compete on lowest responsive and responsible bids, often with awards to multiple suppliers for different instrument categories or price tiers. Standard requirements include general liability and workers' compensation insurance, E-Verify compliance, and one-year replacement warranty support.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and surrounding states. Muscogee County School District posted an ITB in August 2026 spanning over 600 line items of woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion from manufacturers including Yamaha, Selmer, Jupiter, and Pearl, with contract award anticipated in October 2026 and a one-year renewable term through October 2027. Forsyth County Schools in Georgia issued solicitation B26-09 for band equipment in July 2026 with specific make-and-model requirements and no alternates permitted. Wicomico County Public Schools in Maryland released an IFB in May 2026 for 85 line items of instruments and pianos, including digital and acoustic pianos, with bids due June 5, 2026, and a contract term from July 2026 through June 2027 with two optional renewals. Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Government in Virginia sought discounted pricing from MSRP across their music programs in July 2026, with proposals due August 6, 2026. School districts in this code space typically demand multiple vendor awards, robust insurance documentation, and multi-year renewal options to ensure continuity of student music education.